Meetings are held at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month.
We meet at the Folsom Community Center
52 Natoma Street in Folsom, CA
We meet at the Folsom Community Center
52 Natoma Street in Folsom, CA
Bonus Summer Embroidery Workshop
June 7, 2023 10AM - 2PM Add color, texture and charm to a vintage magnolia illustration when you embellish its botanical imagery with embroidery! Join artist and maker Robert Mahar in learning core embroidery basics, essential stitches and how to apply them to his design custom printed on a 18x27” panel of linen cotton canvas. The end result is a beautifully embroidered textile that can be displayed as a wall hanging or utilized as a tea towel. Instruction will set participants up for success so that they can begin their individual projects in class and complete them at home. The illustration of the cup and saucer varietal, Magnolia campbellii bloom, was sourced from an 1855 volume of scientific sketches in the collection of the New York Public Library. It has been digitally restored and paired with a tea cup illustration of the same era along with minimalist typography - creating the perfect canvas for your embroidery embellishment. This workshop is a unique approach to needlework utilizing a nontraditional, free-form sampler that allows you utilize your favorite stitches and determine their placement. This class is well suited for beginners, however, students with more embroidery experience are encouraged to join for a fun refresher course and the opportunity to apply their skills to a large-format botanical graphic. All materials are included and will be provided to participants when they arrive for the workshop. Each material kit includes a custom 27x18” linen cotton sampler, a limited palette of 6-strand embroidery floss, wood embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, practice fabric, instructional diagrams and a sharpened pencil. Please note! If you have favorite embroidery tools or prefer specific colors of embroidery floss (6-strand or perle cotton) you are encouraged to bring these items with you to the workshop. Workshop will be held at a private home in Roseville, California. Directions and location will be provided after payment is received. All payments must be received by May 15, 2023. |
Robert Mahar is a California-based artist, designer, maker and embroidery enthusiast who teaches clever do-it-yourself projects and develops imaginative craft inspired products. He’s also a proud alumni of the inaugural season of NBC’s crafting competition show Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. With an education in studio arts and art history, he has worked in a variety of creative fields including 13 years as an appraiser of modern and contemporary art. Learn more about Robert, explore his video tutorial archive and shop his collection of curious embroidery samplers at robert-mahar.com.
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June 13, 2023
A Lesson in Every Quilt Kristen will discuss and describe the lessons learned in over 40 of her quilts. She'll even share her "ugliest" quilt Most of her quits were made using the "quilt-as-you-go" method, but she reviews and shares other quilt methods and techniques she's used over the years. Check out more of her work at kristinlaura.com. |
Kristen began quilting in 1999 when her best friend, Wendy was pregnant. She made a baby quilt from her bridesmaid dress from Wendy's wedding. After the stressful endeavor of creating a baby quilt using fabric from a purple acetate dress, her first quilt turned out and was much loved by Wendy and her son Gavin.
After that experience, she decided to pursue quilting as a hobby. It was a colorful and creative outlet to balance with her career as a computer programmer. One of the quilt shop managers she came to know talked her into teaching the sewing machine mastery courses they provided with the purchase of a new machine. She only "met" one machine that stumped her - the manual was in Italian and the machine was less than intuitive. Kristen was soon hooked on the “quilt-as-you-go” or “reversible” quilting techniques. After participating in a number of block-of-the-month programs, she designed a setting for the completed blocks that would make use of the quilt-as-you-go technique. When shown to the ladies at the quilt shop, they insisted she create and teach a class, and her “Finish Your Block-of-the Month” class was born. It continues to be a very popular class, and the success of that class has led her to design other quilts based on the technique. |
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June 14, 2023
9AM - 1PM Reversible Quilt Workshop Using the “quilt-as-you-go” method, you will create a beautiful two-sided quilt. Each two-sided block is pieced and quilted at the same time, then you will put the blocks together using a special sashing technique. Select two complementary schemes for the two sides of your quilt, or go wild with two completely different looks! This is a great technique for quilting larger quilts in smaller, manageable sections. You will learn everything you need to complete your quilt during this class. |
July 11, 2023 - 7PM
Join us in the park adjacent to the Community Center for an Ice Cream Social.
Bring your chairs, your show and share items and be ready to relax and socialize in the summer evening breeze under the shade trees.
Join us in the park adjacent to the Community Center for an Ice Cream Social.
Bring your chairs, your show and share items and be ready to relax and socialize in the summer evening breeze under the shade trees.
Past Programs andWorkshops
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May 9, 2023
Aha! Techniques & Tools for Perfecting Your Quilt Get some great ideas for precision piecing and for simplifying and improving your sewing, piecing and quilting. Using the right supplies can make a big difference in the results. Learn techniques to enhance your projects while making sewing more pleasant. This lecture covers many techniques, materials, tools, and great ideas for sharpening your piecing, quilting, and sewing skills. Carol's informative session will be presented virtually at the Folsom Community Center. May 10, 2023
9 AM - Noon EPP by Machine Online Workshop English Paper Piecing is done by basting fabric pieces to accurately cut paper shapes. The fabric-covered papers are then joined together, allowing unusual shapes and angles to be accurately pieced. When done by machine, English Paper Piecing is also fast! In class, you will learn how to complete two types of hexagon table toppers entirely by machine. Basting fabric to papers, joining the fabrics and finishing the table topper will all be done by machine! The techniques used in class are applicable to larger quilted projects as well. Join Carol with all the supplies in your sewing room and learn how to manage this traditionally hand pieced method entirely by machine! |
April 11, 2023
The Same But Different Be entertained by twin sisters, Lora Zmak and Lisa Norton, as they share their personal and quilting journeys through funny stories and quilting examples. Apply their insight to think “outside the Block” and make your next quilt project uniquely yours. Drunkards Path Table Topper April 12, 2023 9AM - 3PM Master the curve in this in-person workshop! If you’ve put off learning curved piecing because it looked difficult, delay no more! Enjoy Lisa Norton and Lora Zmak curvy instructions for dramatic results. It’s easier than it looks! You’ll wonder why you waited so long to tackle this lovely piecing technique. Digital Download Pattern included. Bring a brown bag lunch or enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. Workshop will be at: Folsom Masonic Center 1000 Duchow Way Folsom, CA 95630 |
March 14, 2023
Quilt Stories from "Live the Adventure – Stitch by Stitch" Quilt Show!
February 14, 2023 - Challenge Judging and Awards and Sewing Room Studio: Organization - Tips, Hacks, and Ideas!
IN PERSON AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Loads of ideas on getting it all together in your sewing space! Jan will present tips, hacks, and ideas from your FQFG “sisters” and lots of idea sites and businesses that we can access from the internet. Thanks to all of you who shared your ideas and pictures!
Quilt Stories from "Live the Adventure – Stitch by Stitch" Quilt Show!
February 14, 2023 - Challenge Judging and Awards and Sewing Room Studio: Organization - Tips, Hacks, and Ideas!
IN PERSON AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Loads of ideas on getting it all together in your sewing space! Jan will present tips, hacks, and ideas from your FQFG “sisters” and lots of idea sites and businesses that we can access from the internet. Thanks to all of you who shared your ideas and pictures!